Panjab University

Planned as the educational hub for the city of Chandigarh, the 550 acres spread of the Panjab University accommodates some of the finest modernist buildings of India. 

Designed by Pierre Jeanneret in collaboration with B.P. Mathur, the campus exemplifies a thoughtful integration of form, function, and open space. Built in raw concrete and brick, it presents a timeless frame of modernist architecture in India. The university houses architectural marvels like The Gandhi Bhawan,The Fine Arts Museum, The University Library, The Student Hostels & The Open Air Theatre to name a few. 

Black and white photo of a modern, circular building with multiple levels, surrounded by trees and a park with people and bushes in the foreground.
Black and white photo of a modern building with vertical slats and a flat roof, with a leafless tree in the background and shadows cast on the wall.
Black and white photo of a modern building with textured stone walls, large rectangular windows, and a small landscaped area with plants and sidewalk.

This guided experience explores these structures—along with other major landmarks—with a focus on understanding the coherence between form and function. It concludes with a savoury retreat at the Student Centre, popularly known as Stu-C, a nostalgic social hub for generations of students.

A detailed city map with roads, buildings, and landmarks, including some icons indicating specific points of interest.

Location: Sector 14

Preferable Time: For exterior tour only-7am onwards

                           For both interior & exterior tours- 10am-4pm

On the Walk

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Other Curated Walks

A modern building with a brick facade, concrete columns, and decorative statues, surrounded by flower pots and benches under a clear blue sky.